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Police shoot and kill a suspected car thief in Brooklyn... Queens residents wants to stop a pot dispensary from opening just under 500 feet from a school... NYS Assembly passes Aid in Dying bill - it now goes to the State Senate... full 458 Wed, 30 Apr 2025 09:43:12 +0000 sfjjMoaidMzfdRF4aqWZv0D5SqUxLFnj news 1010 WINS ALL LOCAL news Police shoot and kill a suspected car thief in Brooklyn... Queens residents wants to stop a pot dispensary from opening just under 500 feet from a school... NYS Assembly passes Aid in Dying bill - it now goes to the State Senate... The podcast is hyper-focused on local news, issues and events in the New York City area. This podcast's purpose is to give New Yorkers New York news about their neighborhoods and shine a light on the issues happening in their backyard. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Assemblywoman Crystal Peoples-Stokes, the Majority Leader in the NYS Assembly, joins the show to discuss the pause on the 33 Project.

Let It Rip goes beyond the mainstream headlines to breakdown the 2024 Presidential election results and its impact on New York City, along with race relations in America. Guests include NYC Council member Althea Stevens; former NYS Assembly member, Adam Clayton Powell; and Chairperson of the December 12th movement, Omowale Clay.

Alicia Purdy is the Republican-Conservative Party candidate in the 109th NYS Assembly District (Albany City, Towns of Guilderland and New Scotland). Purdy is a multi-media journalist with a background in federal legislation and financial investment reporting. Key issues include public safety, affordable housing, and education. She talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Gabriella Romero is the Democratic and Working Families Parties candidate for State Assembly in the 109th District, the winner of a crowded primary to replace Pat Fahy, who is stepping up to run for State Senate. A public defender and member of the Albany Common Council, she talks with Mark Dunlea of Hudson Mohawk Magazine about criminal justice, affordable housing, environmental justice, and climate change.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 22, 2024, we sit down with Josh Jensen, who is seeking another term in the NYS Assembly representing District 134.

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 22, 2024, we talk with Stephen Hawley, who is seeking another term in the NYS Assembly representing District 139.

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 17, 2024, we talk with Jen Lunsford, candidate for NYS Assembly District 135, on her priorities if elected.

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 9, 2024, we talk with Orlando Rivera, candidate for Assembly District 136, about his priorities if elected.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 9, 2024, we talk with Marcus C. Williams, candidate for Assembly District 137, about his priorities if elected.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 8, 2024, we talk with James Schuler and Brian Manktelow, candidates for NYS Assembly District 130, about their priorities for office.

In the second half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 7, 2024, we talk with Sarah Clark, candidate for NYS Assembly, about her priorities for District 136, if re-elected.

In the first half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 3, 2024, we talk with Demond Meeks, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 137 if re-elected.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with Harry Bronson, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 138 if re-elected.

This week I sit down with Al Stirpe, longtime assemblyperson of the 127th Assembly District. he is running for re-election again this year to represent Clay, Cicero, Manlius and Cazenovia. We talk about some of the success in this year's legislative session and unachieved goals to work toward in the future. Enjoy. Find out more about Al at https://alstirpe.org/

Bob talks about Crosman Corp announcing the end of a local product line and layoffs, Bob talks to Rochester City Councilman Willie Lightfoot on the vote for a new budget and his run for NYS Assembly, Bob talks about the Rush Henrietta re-vote on the school budget, the Pittsford Mayor wanting to end short term rentals, the Stonehenge vandalism, and Bob takes calls.

One of the casualties of the chaos created in the waning hours of the 2024 NYS legislative session when Governor Hochul suddenly announced her decision to pause congestion pricing in NYC was the Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act. The Assembly claims it ran out of time to debate the bill after the Senate passed it, especially with Speaker Heastie booked on a flight to take a vacation trip. Alexis Goldsmith of Beyond Plastics discusses the fate of the bill as well as the Bigger Better Bottle Bill with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

At 3:32 AM on Friday morning, in the waning hours of the 2024 NYS Legislative session, the NYS Assembly unexpectedly passed the NYS Climate Superfund Act to require the largest greenhouse gas polluters in the state to pay $3 billion a year to help deal with the damages from their pollution. The unexpected victory came after Governor Hochul shockingly threw the legislative session into chaos by suddenly announcing she was halting the long-awaited congestion pricing in NYC. Anne Rabe of NYPIRG, the principal organizer for the bill, discusses how the bill passed and what steps are needed to convince Governor Hochul to sign in. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk magazine.

Nachum Segal presents interviews with NYS Assembly Candidate Joey Saban, Dr. Larisa Likver, M.D. and Miriam L. Wallach, great Jewish music, the latest news from Israel and Morning Chizuk with Rabbi Dovid Goldwasser.

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Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the sexual assault allegation against mayor Eric Adams and then Frank talks about NYS Assembly woman Jenifer Rajkumar introducing legislation to refulate E-bikes. Frank talks about the attempt of NYC to take healthcare away from state retirees and then Frank talks about closing the Indian Point Power Plant and what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The following full uncut conversation is from our recent episode “Organizing for Ceasefire Through Policy & Protest: Meet the People of JVP & NY Assembly member Mamdani.”  It is available here as a podcast thanks to generous contributions from listeners like you. Thank you.  Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donate You've seen them in protests since the start of the Israel/Hamas war — from New York City's Grand Central Station and the Statue of Liberty, to the Capitol in DC, the highways of Durham, North Carolina, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more. Who are the people of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the largest progressive Jewish-led pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist organization in the world? The Grand Central Station sit-in made history as the largest act of civil disobedience in New York City since the Iraq War. In this episode, Laura Flanders talks with two JVP members, Rosalind Petchesky, veteran political scientist and a leading theorist on international reproductive rights and Jay Saper, an artist and Yiddish translator, about their heroes and their inspirations — including Israeli peace activists and the families of Israeli hostages; and we meet New York State Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani, a Muslim, a Democratic Socialist and the first South Asian man in the NYS Assembly. Long before October 7, 2023, Mamdani, who represents Astoria, Queens introduced the Not On Our Dime! Bill that would make it illegal for New York State-registered charities to fund Israeli settler organizations. As you'll hear, these guests see connections between white supremacy, Zionism, antisemitism, anti-Black racism, militarism and violence against women. What are the tools for building freedom and equity that connect us rather than divide us? Plus a commentary from Laura on news and no-news on Gaza.  Thank you.  Support the podcast by becoming a member => LauraFlanders.org/donateGuests:• Zohran K. Mamdani: New York State Assembly Member (D-Astoria/Long Island City)• Rosalind Petchesky: Distinguished Professor Emerita (retired) of Political Science, Hunter College & the Graduate Center, CUNY• Jay Saper: Member Leader, Jewish Voice for Peace; Coeditor, Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more.  The Laura Flanders Show Crew: Laura Flanders, Sabrina Artel, David Neuman, Nat Needham, Rory O'Conner, Janet Hernandez, Sarah Miller and Jeannie Hopper FOLLOW The Laura Flanders ShowTwitter: twitter.com/thelfshowTikTok: tiktok.com/@thelfshowFacebook: facebook.com/theLFshowInstagram: instagram.com/thelfshowYouTube: youtube.com/@thelfshow ACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to https://LauraFlanders.org/donate Thank you for your continued support!You've seen them in protests since the start of the Israel/Hamas war — from New York City's Grand Central Station and the Statue of Liberty, to the Capitol in DC, the highways of Durham, North Carolina, the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, and more. Who are the people of Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), the largest progressive Jewish-led pro-Palestinian and anti-Zionist organization in the world? The Grand Central Station sit-in made history as the largest act of civil disobedience in New York City since the Iraq War. In this episode, Laura Flanders talks with two JVP members, Rosalind Petchesky, veteran political scientist and a leading theorist on international reproductive rights and Jay Saper, an artist and Yiddish translator, about their heroes and their inspirations — including Israeli peace activists and the families of Israeli hostages; and we meet New York State Assemblymember Zohran K. Mamdani, a Muslim, a Democratic Socialist and the first South Asian man in the NYS Assembly. Long before October 7, 2023, Mamdani, who represents Astoria, Queens introduced the Not On Our Dime! Bill that would make it illegal for New York State-registered charities to fund Israeli settler organizations. As you'll hear, these guests see connections between white supremacy, Zionism, antisemitism, anti-Black racism, militarism and violence against women. What are the tools for building freedom and equity that connect us rather than divide us? Plus a commentary from Laura on news and no-news on Gaza.“I moved to Cape Town in South Africa. I lived there until I was seven . . . and it was right after the fall of apartheid. And I always remember the words of Nelson Mandela saying that we know all too well that our freedom is incomplete without the freedom of Palestinians.” - Zohran K. Mamdani“[My aunt's] synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi was bombed during the Jim Crow era because of her rabbi's commitment to support the Black freedom struggle . . . [This] makes it clear that antisemitism needs to be confronted by challenging all forms of white supremacy by speaking out against Islamophobia, by taking action against anti-Black racism, and by committing to a world where we build safety through solidarity.” - Jay Saper“. . . When I went to Israel at the age of 16, I witnessed racism. I was so angry and so disillusioned that I turned away from Judaism for many years. Only now through JVP, through the young people of Jewish Voice for Peace, I'm rediscovering my connection and my identity as Jewish.” - Rosalind PetcheskyGuests:Zohran K. Mamdani: New York State Assembly Member (D-Astoria/Long Island City)Rosalind Petchesky: Distinguished Professor Emerita (retired) of Political Science, Hunter College & the Graduate Center, CUNYJay Saper: Member Leader, Jewish Voice for Peace; Coeditor, Questions to Ask Before Your Bat Mitzvah Full Episode Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more.Music In the Middle:  “Dem Militarize Democracy” by Femi Kuti from his album One People One World released on Knitting Factory Records. And additional music included- "Steppin"  by Podington Bear.

The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Partner with the Albany law firm of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna Cianna Freeman-Tolbert, Professor-In-Residence for the NYS Assembly and Professor of Political Science at St. Rose, The Empire Report's J.P. Miller, and former Associate Editor of the Times Union Mike Spain.

GUEST OVERVIEW: Michael Balboni is the President and Managing Director of RedLand Strategies. Before entering the private sector, Balboni served the public in New York State for 19 years, beginning with his election to the State Assembly in February of 1990. He was re-elected to the NYS Assembly four times, before winning a seat in the NYS Senate, where he served from 1997-2007. He was the first Chairman of the Senate's Homeland Security Committee. In 2007, Balboni was appointed Deputy Secretary for Public Safety, serving as the Senior Law Enforcement and Homeland Security Official for the State. After leaving State service, Balboni formed Redland Strategies, a company that sits at the intersection of Cyber Security, Government Relations, Emergency Management and Crisis Communication

In this episode, Greg Butler, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Eversource Energy, talks about his time as a staffer in the NYS Assembly and U.S. Department of Justice, and what lessons he's taken with him in the decades since then.  Follow STAFFER on Twitter • Facebook • Instagram

Frank Morano discusses some of the hottest topics and gives his opinion. Frank talks about the Tunnels To Towers Foundation and discusses Mayor Eric Adams having a hard time when he runs for reelection. Frank then talks about Mayor Adams budget cuts and what City services will be affected. Frank talks about the NYS Assembly election in Queens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Deska This week Ivy Slater, host of Her Success Story, chats with her guest, Christine Deska. The two talk about how NSS streamlines the efficiency and resources of the nonprofit sector, and the long term impact of building a great team in your business and at home. In this episode, we discuss: How she found the pain point for nonprofits that started her company How NSS helps to streamline efficiency, organization, and resources What direction they are going, and what she sees as their needs in expansion How Christine juggles running a business and parenting, while networking and doing business development & implementation What she sees as their vision for the future, and how she keeps her finger on the pulse of what her community needs Surprises, lessons, and rewards along the way Christine Deska is the President of Nonprofit Sector Strategies (NSS), a public benefit corporation she co-founded in 2017 that is dedicated to helping nonprofits maximize mission impact. NSS provides strategic planning and board management services to small and medium-sized nonprofits.  NSS has also created Belles Board, a board management cloud-based software solution, portal and mobile app that helps nonprofit boards increase efficiency and engagement at an affordable price point.  Christine brings 15+ years of in-depth experience working in, and with, nonprofit organizations, foundations and the government–including the NYS Assembly, AARP and the Columbus Citizens Foundation. She is a frequent contributor and presenter at various conferences and webinars on nonprofit board building, board engagement and strategic planning.  Christine is the Board President of the Nonprofit Resource Hub, a trade association dedicated to providing valuable education, resources, and services to the nonprofit sector. Christine also sits on the board of Hunger Solutions New York and serves as the Co-Chair of the Nonprofit Committee at the Queens Chamber of Commerce.  Christine received a BA in Communications from Manhattan College and an MBA in Marketing and Entrepreneurship from the Zicklin School of Business at Baruch College.  When she's not working or chasing after her two daughters, Annabelle (5) and Bianca (3), she is trying to make it through a soccer game without getting hurt! Website: https://bellesboard.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/BellesBoard/100084305196169/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bellesboard/

NYS Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay, 120th District LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver! by JVC Broadcasting

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Photo courtesy of the office of William Barclay.

Nadine Hack is the CEO of CEO of Be Cause Global Consulting (https://www.because.net/ ); globally ranked one of the Top 100 Thought Leaders on Trustworthy Business Behavior.If I were to take the time to share with you the hundreds of accolades she has received during the course of her illustrious career it would take up the entire podcast. Suffice it to say that photographs and letters from the likes of Nelson Mendella, Bishop Tutu, Andrew Young, and an entire range of business and nonprofit executives worldwide adorn her walls. She is a graduate of Harvard and the New School and was chosen as the very first woman to be Executive-in-Residence at IMD Business School in Switzerland where she continues to maintain an affiliation. From cutting her teeth on the first state assembly campaign of Shirley Chisholm, later the first African-American candidate for President, to enduring the slings and arrows from all sides to bridge the divide between Loggers and environmentalists in California, to working to bring an end to the horrors of Apartheid in South Africa, and sectarian and religious strife in Northern Ireland, just to name a few of her causes, Nadine has established herself among the most preeminent thought leaders internationally, specializing in the challenges of bringing together adversaries and enemies, and she has done so for more than 60 years with no signs of slowing down.She has been an envoy to the UN, and she is currently working on a book: likely titled "The Power of Connectedness" - with a forward written by the late Rev Bishop Desmond Tutu with whom she served as the Board Chair of the Desmond Tutu Peace Foundation.She has also served as a director on both for-profit and not-for profit boards internationally. One of those Boards - of which she is exceedingly proud - is Global Citizens Circle, co-founded by her husband Jerry Dunfey. If you are a longtime listener to the Radical Centrist Podcast you may remember that in the very early days of the podcast I interviewed the newest Executive director of Global Citizen's Circle Theo Dunfey Spanos and we'll put a link to that podcast as well as a few other related podcasts in the show notes of this podcast.Her company has 33 Senior Associates internationally, each with their own teams and networks.As I said, Nadine volunteered on Shirley's first 1964 race for NYS Assembly. As a mentor, she taught Nadine that racism, sexism, classism, militarism, and environmental degradation are inextricably intertwined: what today we call intersectionalism.Still keeping hope alive all these decades later, it is my great privilege to bring you a conversation with Nadine Dunfey-Hack.

Join us with Tom Reynolds, President of NYS SCOPE- Shooters Committee on Political Educations. I spent almost 30 years as a Chief Financial and Chief Business Officer in colleges (Elmira College), wholesaling (hardware and beauty products), nursing homes and social services (group homes, children services, homeless).  Before becoming a CFO I worked for GE and Ithaca College.  In addition, I served on about 8 social services boards – usually as an officer.  I am now retired.Heavily read in history, and biography but never was actively involved in politics until 2009 when I got involved with the Tea Party and that lead to involvement with the Republican Party.  I was Vice Chair of the Tompkins County Republican Committee (Ithaca) for several years including 2 years after I no longer lived there.In 2010, I was asked to run for the NYS Assembly in the Ithaca area.  I ran as a conservative republican in the most liberal area in upstate NY.  In 2016, I was asked to run for SCOPE president and to my surprise I won. I said I would only serve one year.  In 2018, I became SCOPE's Treasurer. In 2020, I was again asked to be SCOPE's President and am in my 3rd consecutive term. I got actively involved – instead of just voting -  because I believe our constitution was / is threatened and the 2nd Amendment is the most threatened (followed closely by #1).  It is hypocrisy to complain about something but when given a chance to do something to pass on it. SCOPE was formed as an educational organization to protect the Constitution with an emphasis on the 2nd Amendment.  What makes us different from other 2A organizations is that we are chapter / county oriented.  Few other 2A's have county chapters.  We believe in working with other groups who shares our principles or have the same enemy (the enemy of my enemy is my friend)

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Photo courtesy of the office of William Barclay.

(Airs 12/01/22 @ 3 p.m. & 12/03/22 @ 5:30 a.m.) WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Republican Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay. Photo courtesy of the office of William Barclay.

NYS Assembly Candidate Ed Flood LIVE on LI in the AM w/ Jay Oliver! by JVC Broadcasting

A recording of Independent Living of Niagara County's Meet the Candidates Forum on October 27, 2022 featuring candidates for the NYS Assembly's 145th District, incumbent Angelo Morinello and challenger Doug Moordian.

A recording of ILGR's Meet the Candidates forum on October 25, 2022, including incumbent Senator George Borello and challenger Dan Brown for the NYS Senate's 57th District and incumbent Stephen Hawley and challenger Jennifer Keys for the NYS Assembly's 139th District.

Alexa and I spoke with NYS Assembly Candidate, Ed Flood. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/her-community2/message

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with William Barclay, Republican Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly. Photo courtesy of the office of William Barclay.

Managing imposter syndrome as a leader can be tough, especially when you have others relying on you. As a leadership development specialist, my guest today Dr. Damary Bonilla Rodriguez, shares with us what she's learned from her journey of coaching and inspiring hundreds of leaders in the Latinx community across various professions.Topics we cover in today's episode include:How and why she's stepping into the world of entrepreneurship Why you shouldn't be afraid of others overtaking your job as a leaderOvercoming imposter syndrome as a leader How she's leveraged her leadership journey to help others More about Dr. Damary Bonilla RodriguezDr. Damary M. Bonilla-Rodriguez is a national leading authority on leadership development, especially as it pertains to diversity and inclusion. She delivers keynote addresses and presentations drawing upon her experience from roles in the non-profit, private, and government sectors, as well as her doctoral research. Her research about Latina leadership in the United States has served as the foundation for events, conference sessions, publications, and content development - to address the urgency of leadership development for a fast- growing population and create a pipeline of diverse leaders. Dr. Bonilla-Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Social Work from the College of New Rochelle where she received the College President's Medal, graduated with Departmental Honors, and was awarded the Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Award.She also holds a Master of Science degree in Organizational Communications and a Specialized Certification in Corporate Communications, both from the College of New Rochelle. Personal endeavors of overcoming statistics and accessing higher education, led her to earn a Doctorate in Education focusing on Executive Leadership from St. John Fisher College. To change the political and leadership landscape for Latinos, Dr. Bonilla-Rodriguez ran for State Representative in the 189 th District of Pennsylvania in the 2016 election cycle where she became the 1st Hispanic to make a State ballot in Pike and Monroe Counties. In November 2019, she became the 1 st Hispanic elected as School Board Director in the East Stroudsburg Area School District where she Chairs the Education committee. Passionate about supporting professional organizations, she is a Board Member of the Brodhead Watershed Association, Colonial IU 20 where she serves as Vice President, Prospanica NY where she serves as Vice President of Professional Development, Latina VIDA, Latinas on the Plaza and an Advisory Board member for several organizations including: The Board of Hispanic Caucus Chairs, Monroe County Children and Youth where she Chairs the Education committee, SciGirls, and the Alliance for Positive Youth Development. In addition, she was appointed by Governor Tom Wolf to represent the Poconos Region on statewide commissions on Redistricting Reform and Latino affairs (GACLA) where she Chairs the statewide Education committee. Dr. Bonilla-Rodriguez was recognized as a 2014 Coors Light Lideres finalist and the recipient of numerous awards including a proclamation from the NYS Assembly, the Proud to Be Latina Soy Poderosa award, and the SISGI Beyond Good Ideas Excellence in Nonprofit Leadership award. Her published written accomplishments include the books Ethics, Gender, and Leadership in the Workplace and Today's Inspired Latina (Volume II), as well as contributing to the Huffington Post and being featured by several media outlets including NBC Latino, Chief Writing Wolf, and the Empowered Latinas series.While she is proud of her many accomplishments, she highlights her greatest as being the mother of twelve-year-old twin boys, Caleb and Joshua. She resides in Pennsylvania with her boys and husband Robert. Her favorite quote is: “If I have seen further, it is by standi

NYS Assembly Debate between Incumbent Assemblywoman Aileen Gunther and Challenger Lisa La Bue as presented live at the Kartrite Resort and Indoor Waterpark on October 11, 2022. Moderated by Radio Bold News Director Mike Sakell and Sullivan County Democrat Managing Editor Joe Abraham.

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with Will Barclay, Republican Minority Leader of the New York State Assembly. Photo courtesy of the office of William Barclay.

Brunchin Black Women On Top! (host Kassie w/co host Chef Isha Wong) spotlight Dr. Monique Allen-Davy, a Brooklyn nominated candidate for NYS Assembly representing East Flatbush, Canarsie & Brownsville. Born and raised in East New York Brooklyn this amazing woman who's career started out in Corporate American and later transitioned into Education as a NYC public school administrator has chosen to run for public office representing what she believes her community truly needs. This phenomenal women has quite a fight ahead of her with no prior background in politics Dr. Monique Allen-Davy your down to earth around the way girl shares her story about the trials and tribulations she's faced during her journey and what she's come to learn about what many may consider shady politics. Monique is determined to speak TRUTH to the people and help to build back an even greater community. This exceptional Black Women On Top is a true Brooklyn G! 

On July 28, the NYS Assembly held a 10-hour long hearing on the Build Public Renewables Act (BPRA) after failing to bring the bill up for a vote at the end of the recent legislative session even though a majority of Assemblymembers said they would vote for it; it did pass the Senate. Aaron Eisenberg of Public Power NY talks about the hearing, including the opposition to the bill expressed by Justin Driscoll who the Governor has nominated to run the NY Power Authority, which the BPRA is directed at. With Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

The hosts welcome Keron Alleyne, who is running for the NYS Assembly seat (District 60) in Brooklyn, NY.

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. Photo courtesy of Peoples-Stokes.

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes. Photo courtesy of Peoples-Stokes.

On May 3, 2022, the Hudson Mohawk Magazine Network Roaming Labor Correspondent Willie Terry attended the "Rally For Abortion Rights" at West Capitol Park in Albany. Planned Parenthood sponsored the event. In this labor segment, Willie recorded highlights of Carl E Heastie, Speaker of the NYS Assembly, and Luz Cookie Benbow, Troy4BlackLives.

WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York State Assemblyman Daniel O'Donnell. Photo courtesy of Assemblyman O'Donnell

Dr. La Shawn M. Paul, DSW, LCSW-R is the founder and lead clinician of Social Work Diva. She is a New York State licensed clinical social worker and recognized by the National Association of Social Workers as an accredited social worker. Dr. Paul has a B.A. in Social Work and Political Science from Herbert H. Lehman College (City University of New York) and her M.S. from Columbia University in Social Work with a clinical specialization in School-Based, School-Linked Services. Her Doctorate in Social Work is from the University of Southern California with a focus on social innovation and change.      Dr. Paul has provided consulting for an array of public and private healthcare and academic institutions in the NYC metropolitan area and remote locations throughout the United States. She is an Ambassador for the National Association on Mental Illness-NYC Metro Chapter and For(bes) for the Culture, where she advocates for improved funding and services for people living with mental illness and their families. Through Social Work Diva, she centers her mental health advocacy on eliminating mental health disparities in Black Women's mental health by encouraging increased access and awareness. She also works with local politicians to shape and create mental health policy and initiatives to eliminate mental illness stigma and encourage support for mental health funding, particularly within communities of color.   Throughout her academic and professional career, La Shawn has received a multitude of awards and honors including a NYS Proclamation from both the NYS Assembly and NYS Senate and the Emerging Leadership Award from the National Association of Social Workers- NYC Chapter. Her work in mental health has landed her on the HuffPost's list of "10 Black Female Therapists to Know" and she has been featured on various media outlets including Buzzfeed, Bustle, Fox5, Hot97, and USA Today.  La Shawn is a catalyst of change and Social Work Diva is her vision realized. To find out more about Dr. Paul's work and join her efforts, visit SocialWorkDiva.com    She can be found on social media at the following: Twitter: @theswdiva IG: @socialworkdiva